The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 115,700
€ 111,100
€ 115,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton long W12 is 2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560.
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 560
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
118.1
203.7
119.5
201.8
203.7 in
Length
201.8 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 560
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6052 lb
Weight Difference:
866 lb
16.11 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 560
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 560
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
*BRN*
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.74 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.11 lb/hp
9.74 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 560
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
22 mpg
highway
38 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
386 mi
Range
629 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
629 mi
Mercedes S 560
Environmental Impact
274.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
149.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
